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Shark armor... what is special about shark skin?

Shark Armor... What Is Special...

Have you ever pet a shark (not that we condone shark petting!)?  Shark skin is smooth if you rub them from head to tail, but rough if you go tail to head.  This is because shark skin is...

10 Things You Didn't Know about the Overberg (Part 1)

10 Things You Didn't Know Abou...

Hidden away at the southern tip of the African continent lies a region decked in old world charm and kept secret to preserve its rich combination of biodiversity, historical importance and natural bea...

Xplorio
Gansbaai Logo - Comments Welcome

Gansbaai Logo - Comments Welco...

Please have a look at the logo's on display at the bureau and on Gansbaai Tourism facebook page and let us have your comments.

Gansbaai Tourism
Come hike with us...

Come Hike With Us...

The Cape Floral Kingdom is full of wonders. Late summer to Autumn (February to May) reveals some beautiful specimens. Come hike with us.

The Fynbos Trail
Bote staan saam in nood

Bote Staan Saam In Nood

Tydens die onlangse “moeilike” weersomstandighede, het vissersbote weer getoon dat hulle saamstaan in noodgevalle...

Fotografieklub skop af

Fotografieklub Skop Af

Gansbaai Fotografieklub het 2015 op ontspanne wyse aangepak. Tydens die eerste byeenkoms op Maandag, 19 Januarie 2015...

Koekoek Foendi

Koekoek Foendi

Dat Paul Knoetze van Franskraal ‘n Koekoek Foendi is, is ‘n feit, maar dis maar ‘n klein deeltjie van die ware horlosie- en meganiese kennis waaroor hy beskik.

Nie plek vir 'n Gans

Nie Plek Vir 'n Gans

From all accounts Gansbaai experienced a wonderful season. The town was buzzing with a happy holiday feeling, everyone enjoying themselves while also supporting the businesses.

Elim en Scattered Links

Elim En Scattered Links

Dit mag snaaks klink, maar hier word na die Scattered Links, Overberg Chapter verwys wat hul motorfietse in die rigting van die Gansbaai Elim Huis laat dreun het...

Shark armor... what is special about shark skin?

Shark armor... what is special about shark...

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours

Have you ever pet a shark (not that we condone shark petting!)?  Shark skin is smooth if you rub them from head to tail, but rough if y...

10 Things You Didn't Know about the Overberg (Part 1)

10 Things You Didn't Know about the Overbe...

Xplorio

Hidden away at the southern tip of the African continent lies a region decked in old world charm and kept secret to preserve its rich combin...

Gansbaai Logo - Comments Welcome

Gansbaai Logo - Comments Welcome

Gansbaai Tourism

Please have a look at the logo's on display at the bureau and on Gansbaai Tourism facebook page and let us have your comments.

Come hike with us...

Come hike with us...

The Fynbos Trail

The Cape Floral Kingdom is full of wonders. Late summer to Autumn (February to May) reveals some beautiful specimens. Come hike with us...

Bote staan saam in nood

Bote staan saam in nood

GansbaaiCourant WhatsApp Nuus / News

Tydens die onlangse “moeilike” weersomstandighede, het vissersbote weer getoon dat hulle saamstaan in noodgevalle...

Fotografieklub skop af

Fotografieklub skop af

GansbaaiCourant WhatsApp Nuus / News

Gansbaai Fotografieklub het 2015 op ontspanne wyse aangepak. Tydens die eerste byeenkoms op Maandag, 19 Januarie 2015...

Koekoek Foendi

Koekoek Foendi

GansbaaiCourant WhatsApp Nuus / News

Dat Paul Knoetze van Franskraal ‘n Koekoek Foendi is, is ‘n feit, maar dis maar ‘n klein deeltjie van die ware horlosie- e...

Nie plek vir 'n Gans

Nie plek vir 'n Gans

GansbaaiCourant WhatsApp Nuus / News

From all accounts Gansbaai experienced a wonderful season. The town was buzzing with a happy holiday feeling, everyone enjoying themselves w...

Elim en Scattered Links

Elim en Scattered Links

GansbaaiCourant WhatsApp Nuus / News

Dit mag snaaks klink, maar hier word na die Scattered Links, Overberg Chapter verwys wat hul motorfietse in die rigting van die Gansbaai Eli...